What Case?

Guest2 · 16 Apr 2010 at 11:20

I have never been big on cases. I think since 1996 ive only had 2 generic cases that came with a PSU, both for £30 and the one I have now, an Antec Sonata 2 in piano black.

When the side panel is off it drops about 25c so im guessing the ventilation isnt great!

What case is around the same size or only a bit bigger that I can get my stuff in? I do like the hard drive rack at the side in the Sonata 2

My stuff...

Gigabyte P45 DS3P
Corsair H50 cooler
2* Noctua P12 in push pull exhausting out the back
Hiper Type R 580W
Powercolor 5770
Xonar Essence ST
3 * SATA Hard drives
1 * IDE Hard drive
no cd/dvd rom (I unplug the hard drive when its needed)

Guest2 · 16 Apr 2010 at 11:59

Maybe the Antec 902? Its only 2.65" taller...

Sonata 2 dimensions
16.75"(H) x 18.25"(D) x 8.13"(W)
42.5cm (H) x 46.3cm (D) x 20.6cm(W)

902 dimensions
19.4" (H) x 18.6" (D) x 8.6" (W)
49.3cm (H) x 47.2cm (D) 21.8cm (W)

Guest2 · 16 Apr 2010 at 13:29

Sorry, I meant my CPU temp drops about 25c. from mid to high 80s when loaded to 60-65

What is cheese grater? Id like a normal looking one thats pretty solid, dont care for neon or anything however if something like the antec 902 is good then ill look at getting that

budget no more than £100

Guest2 · 16 Apr 2010 at 15:14

Yeh the 902 does look a bit ******!

Lian Li PC-7FN looks about right. Why has the 902 got a load of better reviews?

Heres the dimension of the Lian, it is a bit small in height but deeper
18.5" (H) x 19.29" (D) x 8.26" (W)

Just noticed the Lian Li 60FW. Why is that more expensive? Its not as big as the 7FN too

Guest2 · 16 Apr 2010 at 15:51

Thanks, yeh i dont care for wacky look or buzz words really!

Which of these would you go for if any? If not then what would you go for?

Lian Li PC-7FN
Lian Li 60FW

edit - I see you have the A71B, thats a right beast and has a beasty price tag to match! It wouldnt even fit under my desk anyway